moon • rocky

Europa

One of Jupiter's Galilean moons. It has a smooth, icy crust crisscrossed by brown fractures, beneath which lies a massive liquid water ocean that is a key target in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Physical & Orbital Properties

Mass: 4.8 × 10²² kg
Gravity: 1.31 m/s²
Temperature: -160 °C
Orbital Period: 3.55 days
Distance from Earth: 628 million km

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of astronomical body is Europa?

Europa is classified as a moon (rocky). Jupiter's icy moon harboring a hidden ocean

What is the mass and gravity of Europa?

Europa has a mass of 48000000000000000000000.0 and a surface gravity of 1.31 m/s².

How far is Europa from Earth?

Europa is located approximately 628 million km from Earth.

What is the orbital period of Europa?

Europa has an orbital period of 3.55 days.